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New Minister for Disabled People appointed
Just wanted to let people know, I just saw this tweet from the DWP, I'll copy and paste it... ''DWPgovuk - We're delighted @MimsDavies has been appointed as the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work @DWPgovuk, taking forward our next generation of welfare reforms to tear down barriers to work for disabled people…
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Need new mattress, any help?
Hello I an disabled and badly in need of a new mattress can anybody help kind regards
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Hi to all - Where do you get the cards for the green and yellow necklaces for disabilities?
Where do you apply for the plastic cards that go onto the green & yellow necklaces to let people know you have disabilitys and how many disability can you have on it. Sparklebright628
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Hi, my name is osrbsj! Looking for support after permanent brace put on leg
I am recently disabled through a sarcoma on my leg. I had surgery to remove it and in order to get rid of the cancer my muscle and nerves were also removed leaving me having to wear a brace on my leg for the rest of my life. I have been ‘grieving’ since and am currently going through wanting my leg back the way it used to…
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My drive is too small for my car, can't shut the gates. What can I do?
Hi I've just got my car but my drive is to small I can't shut the gates. I needed the drive to be able to charge as it's all electric, all so my daughter who would be using the vehicle to do my shopping and take me out if I'm not safe to drive especially if it's taking me out of comfort zone, not sure what I can do .
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Pip
My claim has gone back to the doctors twice why is this and now I won't hear anything till atleast next week as the case manager is off till then
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Noise Stress almost unbearable
Hello, I just signed up because I'm desperate to talk to someone about this. I'm an old guy who's disabled (physical and mental issues) and I have ultra sensitive ears to certain frequencies and some sounds cause intense stress in me, ie a dog barking (like the neighbours who is frequently at it) and other things. Normally…
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Hi, my name is keats88! Ilizarov frame on leg
hi to everybody
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Somewhere to stay/respite care/holiday for a few days for disabled person (me!)
My husband is due to go into hospital for surgery soon, for a few days, and I may have to organise somewhere to stay for myself during this time. I am disabled with mobility issues (need a stick/walker for short distances, or wheelchair to move about further), but otherwise I'm okay, friendly, usually independent,…
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Personal trainer for SEPN1 (muscular dystrophy)
hi my 2 daughters both have SEPN1 also known as rigid spine syndrome it comes under muscular dystrophy and is very rare. They are aged 24 and 21 and we are looking for a personal trainer in the south Wales near Caerphilly area. One daughter uses crutches but both girls have weak muscles Thanks for any one that has any…
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Pip payment update
Hi guys quick update, I get backpayed £1,117 tomorrow YAAAY I'm so happy!!!!
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Pip payment
SO pip have said I'm getting £549 pounds is that a back payment? Or I'm a little confused
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Smart metres
Hello everyone, not done a post for a long time, sorry due to health, so my question is, and I apologise in advance , I have a smart meter and have set a budget on it for daily usage, never done it before but due to energy bills going up and me not working at the moment I thought it is a good thing to do, however if I…
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Feeling a bit isolated/not sure where to go
This is a bit of a downer for our first post but we need to get it out. Our name is Circulatory, we’re 22, and we’re disabled in lots of ways. We get a lot of support but some of our problems we don’t have support with because we regularly fall between services (being too high-needs for one and not high-needs enough for…
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My mattress, the topper, and falling out of bed
My orthopaedic mattress, which was quite pricey, is the worst mattress I've had because it slips to one side of the bed. On top of the mattress, I have a lovely orthopaedic topper. That tends to slip to the side of the mattress. On a few occasions, I've ended up on the floor during the night. Is there anything to keep…
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Pip payment
SO apparently I get paid 549 on the 27th October? Is that how long I have to usually wait??? Many people have said they received there's early so I'm a little confused 😕
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I'm currently staying in LS8 and needing a food parcel
Ive been trying to sort food near me I live in LS8 harehills do you know which one I can register with pls thank you
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Smart Watch
I live alone and following quite a serious accident last week I'm thinking of buying a Smart Watch. I'm looking for some that can hold key medical information and from which I can make an emergency call should I not have my phone nearby. Ought I to look for cellular or Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth? I'd prefer Android to Apple…
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Where can I post about health hospital appointments issue please?
Where can I post about health hospital appointments issue please? I'm finding it difficult to get appointments, follow-up appointments at the hospital for my health, and have done all I can emailing them and complaining etc. I have mental health and Autism. Can you please let me know in which category I could post about my…
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Having bad nights.
I am currently struggling at night with sleeping. I am currently unable to wear my ventilator at night when I go to sleep. As a result, I am waking up a lot (sometimes every hour or not even an hour), having a nightmare most times that I fall asleep throughout the night, and I'm waking up with huge headaches (sometimes…
